Visions in Stone by Sal Orlando

10/21/2026

09/06/2026

I made some progress today on my abalone shell. Coring out those holes in this glass like blue green onyx was a challenge.
Another full day of sanding and polishing then I have to figure out how to mount it.
17" T x 12" W x 4" D

09/05/2026

08/18/2026

Breaking out the Big boy toys. Diamond studded chainsaw.
I feel very privileged to have finally acquired a substantial chunk of this Very hard-to-come-by stone

08/12/2026

To me there was too much exposed vacant space on the natural coral head. I added an alabaster starfish to keep Shelly company. I keep adding to my underwater sea creature menagerie.

08/03/2026

Come see the wonderfully colorful “Sundew” by Sal Orlando.

Central Coast Sculptors invites you to its annual juried exhibition June 25 - August 3 at Art Center Morro Bay. The gallery is filled with gloriously creative sculptures by California artists. Response to this year’s call for artists was robust, and the exhibit features 39 sculptures.

To encourage maximum creativity, there is no theme for the show. Sculptural mediums range from stone, metal and glass to ceramic, paper and mixed media. All works are original, with each artist expressing their own unique vision. The exhibit provides a melding of aesthetics and technical excellence, along with an untrammeled creative spirit.

The show is juried by Marcia Harvey. She has wide experience in the arts and is an esteemed educator.

🔸 WHAT: Central Coast Sculptors Presents: Off the Wall, Sculpture
🔸 SHOW DATES: : June 25th to August 3rd
🔸 WHERE: ACMB, 835 Main St., MB 93442
🔸 ARTIST CREDIT: Sal Orlando

08/03/2026

I am getting a new stone prepped to carve.

08/03/2026

Travel from here to infinity with “Loop de Loop” by Sal Orlando.

Central Coast Sculptors invites you to its annual juried exhibition June 25 - August 3 at Art Center Morro Bay. The gallery is filled with gloriously creative sculptures by California artists. Response to this year’s call for artists was robust, and the exhibit features 39 sculptures.

To encourage maximum creativity, there is no theme for the show. Sculptural mediums range from stone, metal and glass to ceramic, paper and mixed media. All works are original, with each artist expressing their own unique vision. The exhibit provides a melding of aesthetics and technical excellence, along with an untrammeled creative spirit.

The show is juried by Marcia Harvey. She has wide experience in the arts and is an esteemed educator.

🔸 WHAT: Central Coast Sculptors Presents: Off the Wall, Sculpture
🔸 SHOW DATES: : June 25th to August 3rd
🔸 WHERE: ACMB, 835 Main St., MB 93442
🔸 ARTIST CREDIT: Sal Orlando

07/28/2026

Bringing out the luster takes a little elbow grease.